Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy is an evidence-based therapy option that can be a great option for individuals who don't respond well to traditional office-based talk therapy. 

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Using animals in mental health treatment has a long history.   Animals can aid in healing emotional and behavioral conditions. They can provide a source of comfort, consistency, and mutual nurturance, giving support to both the mind and the body.

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Horses are one of those comforting social animals that can help people with their well-being. Nurturing interactions with horses allows humans to practice:

• problem-solving skills

• social skills

• emotional regulation

• empathy

• self-control

Animals, like horses and dogs, also sense your emotions and mirror them back, offering people a way to talk about their own emotions without feeling as overwhelmed or judged.

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Click here to read more about Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.